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UPDATES FROM THE ILLINOIS LOTTERY

Monday, Apr 13, 2020 - During this unprecedented time, the Illinois Lottery wants to keep our players updated and provide guidelines to protect their health and safety.

$2 Million Dollar Unclaimed Mega Millions Ticket In Illinois

Friday, Apr 10, 2020 - The Illinois Lottery today announced it is extending the timeframe in which winners can claim prizes during the COVID-19 crisis.

$1,200,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Columbia

Friday, Apr 10, 2020 - A liquor store in Columbia sold a $1,200,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, April 10, midday drawing.

Mega Millions® and Powerball® Jackpot Updates

Tuesday, Apr 07, 2020 - In response to changing consumer behavior due to COVID-19, nationwide changes have been made to the Mega Millions and Powerball starting jackpot amounts and minimum jackpot roll increases.

$50,000 iLottery Powerball Prize Won in Springfield

Friday, Apr 03, 2020 - A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was purchased for the Wednesday, April 1, drawing.

$1,300,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Olney

Monday, Mar 30, 2020 - A gas station in Olney sold a $1,300,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Sunday, March 29, evening drawing.

Attention To Powerball Players: Changes To Powerball Starting Jackpot

Sunday, Mar 29, 2020 - Nationwide changes to the Powerball game have been announced this week by the Multi-State Lottery Association, the group that operates Powerball.

A Message from the Illinois Lottery

Thursday, Mar 19, 2020 - A message from the Illinois Lottery to players in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

$150,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Chicago

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2020 - A gas station in Chicago sold a $150,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Tuesday, March 17, midday drawing.

Lucky Weekend in Illinois: Two Jackpots Won in Morton, Ingleside

Monday, Mar 16, 2020 - A gas station in Morton and a gas station in Ingleside each sold a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Friday, March 13, evening drawing.

NOTICE OF CLOSURE: Illinois Lottery Claim Centers Closed Until Further Notice

Monday, Mar 16, 2020 - Due to the threat of COVID-19, the Illinois Lottery announced that beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all of its claim centers will be closed to the public until further notice.

$150,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Justice

Monday, Mar 16, 2020 - A liquor store in Justice sold a $150,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Monday, March 16, midday drawing.

THE ILLINOIS LOTTERY CLAIM CENTER LOCATED IN THE JAMES R. THOMPSON CENTER IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Sunday, Mar 15, 2020 - The Illinois Lottery announced that beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, its claim center located in the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC) will be closed until further notice.

Illinois Lottery Releases 2020 MS Project Instant Ticket

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020 - All proceeds from this ticket go to The MS Research Fund, which is devoted to finding a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) and providing treatment for those living with the disease.

20 Years of Cash Instant Tickets Are Back

Monday, Mar 09, 2020 - The ‘20 Years of Cash’ instant ticket family includes five different scratch-offs for $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20. Players have the opportunity to play for the chance to win up to $600,000 a year for 20 years.

$500,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Channahon

Monday, Mar 09, 2020 - A liquor store in Channahon sold a $500,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Sunday, March 8, midday drawing.

$350,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Orland Park!

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2020 - A gas station in Orland Park, IL sold a $350,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Tuesday, March 3, evening drawing.

Leap Day Luck: $550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Palos Park!

Monday, Mar 02, 2020 - A gas station in Palos Park, IL sold a $550,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Saturday, February 29, evening drawing.

$550,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won in Minooka

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 - A grocery store in Minooka, IL sold a $550,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Monday, February 24, evening drawing.

$6,250,000 Lotto Prize Won By iLottery Player in Southern Illinois

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 - A $6,250,000 winning Lotto ticket was purchased on the Illinois Lottery app by a lottery player in Southern Illinois.